All articles by Michael Barker – Page 77
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Stockpiling yet to show in supermarket figures
Grocers braced for a rush on sales this month as jittery shoppers prepare for potential Brexit shortages
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US-UK farming row deepens
Heads of Red Tractor and NFU hit back following US ambassador's controversial "Museum of Agriculture" comments
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Video: Prince de Bretagne investing in innovation
Gaelle Juton explains how demand for convenience, health and sustainability is driving new product development
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Fairtrade sales boost for Co-op
Retailer reports huge upswings in sales of Fairtrade bananas, tomatoes and roses in run up to promotional fortnight
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Greenyard makes a noise about new nut deal
Greenyard Fresh UK agrees collaboration with Noisy Snacks to support the rollout and expansion of its brand
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Potato variety key in 2019
New Greenvale report identifies Hassleback and loaded potato skins as key food trends for the coming year
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British strawberries hit Waitrose shelves
Supermarket says glasshouse-grown fruit will hit stores from this weekend thanks to warm weather
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Solid sales growth for Bakkavor
Fresh prepared firm reports strong pre-tax profits, but warns of a tough start to 2019 before things improve
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Stone success for Tesco
Tesco has been named South African Stonefruit Retailer of the Year for its work in promoting the southern hemisphere source. Michael Barker hears how it has done it from buyer Joe Baines
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M&S and Ocado reveal full JV details
Tie-up brings M&S into the online grocery market as the upmarket chain moves towards becoming a "digital-first retailer"
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Supermarket claims traceability first
Midcounties Co-operative suppliers to publish details of their ingredient supply chain for public scrutiny
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Iceland launches plastic-free trial
Initiative looks at a range of plastic-free solutions and encourages consumers to switch to loose produce
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John Breach wins Fruiterers' Lewis award
BIFGA founder honoured for his achievements in the marketing of fresh fruit
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Nationwide navigates Brexit
Video: Nationwide Produce MD Tim O'Malley discusses how his business is well placed to overcome the challenges of Brexit
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Frozen chip win for Albert Bartlett
Airdrie-based supplier wins listing in Waitrose for three new frozen potato lines produced using Rooster potatoes
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Goatham continues expansion drive
Leading Kent topfruit grower AC Goatham & Son has acquired a further farm as it steps up its planting programme
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Creating a buzz
A new technology aims to transform crop protection through the innovative use of bees. Michael Barker hears all about it from Ashish Malik, chief executive of North American firm Bee Vectoring Technology
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UK distribution deal for Softripe
New ripening technology, which won silver at the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, to be distributed by JD Cooling in the UK
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Video: Oddbox delivers food waste results
Deepak Ravindran and Emilie Vanpoperinghe say their box scheme could make the produce industry more sustainable
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Aldi 'first with new-season UK strawberries'
Bridgend branch stocks first British-grown strawberries, supplied by Springfield Nursery in south Wales